Book of newspaper cuttings relating to the Father Mathew Feis. The first page of the volume contains cuttings reporting on the funeral of Fr. Aloysius Travers OFM Cap. (d. 2 May 1957) and the tributes paid to him at the Feis. The remainder of the newspaper clippings cover performances, recitals, and prize winners at the Feis Maitiu. Other cuttings refer to prize winners at Feis Ceoils in Sligo and in Dublin (1957-8). The volume appears to have been originally used a register of members of the Hall (circa Dec. 1920), and as a ledger of books purchased for the Father Mathew Temperance Hall Library (pp 63-9 contains a manuscript ‘list of books received on Feb. 26th 1921’).
Newspaper cuttings book compiled and annotated by Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. Printed stamp on inside front cover reads: ‘Franciscan Capuchin Library, Church Street, Dublin’. The pages have been numbered by Fr. Stanislaus. The cuttings book includes: Report of temperance bazaar and fete at Father Mathew Hall. 'Freeman’s Journal', 29 May 1907. Photographic print of performers in the pantomime Cinderella at the Father Mathew Hall, Cork. 'Cork Weekly Examiner', 7 Mar. 1914. Report on the Grand Temperance Fete and Exhibition of Irish Industries held in Father Mathew Hall. 'Freeman’s Journal', 30 May 1907.
Book of newspaper cuttings relating to the Father Mathew Feis in Dublin. Annotations on the top of each page supply the name of the newspaper and (for later inserts) the date of the newspaper clipping. Includes clippings from the 'Irish Independent', 'Daily Mail', and 'Irish Times'. The clippings mainly relate to competitions and records of prize winners at the Feis. Some clippings relate to the history of the Feis and its connection with the Gaelic League and the National Revival. Biographies of various Capuchin friars involved with the Feis are also included (Fr. Michael O’Shea OFM Cap. and Fr. Aloysius Travers OFM Cap.). A manuscript annotation on the second to last page notes the ‘entries for Feis, 1938: Irish Dancing, 1,095; Others, 713; Total, 1,808’. Inserts include a typescript timetable for the Feis an Athar Maitiú, 1937, signed by Fr. Michael O’Shea OFM Cap., President.
Official results sheets for the Father Mathew Feis. The sheets include entries under competition title, place or ranking, name of competitor and signature of official or adjudicator on duty. The competitions include junior woodwind, accordion solo, cello (under 16) and duologues.
Official results sheets for the Father Mathew Feis. The sheets include entries under the headings of competition title, place or ranking, name of competitor, and signature of the official or adjudicator on duty. Occasional reference is made to the name of the school or teacher of the winning competitors.
Official results sheets for the Father Mathew Feis. The sheets include entries under the headings of competition title, place or ranking, name of competitor, and signature of the official or adjudicator on duty. Occasional reference is made to the name of the school or teacher of the winning competitors.
Official results sheets for the Father Mathew Feis, Church Street. The sheets include entries under the headings of competition title, place or ranking, name of competitor and number, and signature of official or adjudicator on duty. Occasional reference is made to the name of the school or teacher of the winning competitors. The file also includes a copy return sheet for Feis trophies. The Feis trophies are listed under competitor number; competition or trophy name; name and address of winner; remarks regarding return.
Official results sheets for the Father Mathew Feis. The sheets include entries under the headings of competition title, place or ranking, name of competitor and number, and signature of official or adjudicator on duty. Occasional reference is made to the name of the school or teacher of the winning competitors.
Official results sheets for the Father Mathew Feis. The sheets include entries under the headings of competition title, place or ranking, name of competitor and number, and signature of official or adjudicator on duty. The file also includes adjudicator’s results sheets and competitor lists.
Official results sheets for the Father Mathew Feis. The sheets include entries under the headings of competition title, place or ranking, name of competitor and number, and signature of official or adjudicator on duty. Occasional reference is made to the name of the school or teacher of the winning competitors.
